By Bonnie
Photography
Forsyth Park - Savannah
Fun Facts About This Location:
This is My Most Requested Photo Location!
Forsyth Park Spans 30 Acres Making it Savannah’s largest Public Park! There are Many Beautiful Backdrops in This Park Including the Large Famous Fountain, the Old Fort Fragrant Garden, the Historic Buildings Along the Streets Surrounding the Park & the Sidewalks Lined with Live Oak Trees Dripping in Spanish Moss.
This Park Has So Much to Offer!
Benefits of This Location:
-Public Bathrooms
-Ample Parking Including Handicap Parking
-Trolly Drop Off & Pick Up Location
-Restaurants In & Around the Park
-The Parks Beauty Allows for Versatility in Your Images with Little Walking
-Sidewalks & Lots of Benches
-Local Musicians are Often Playing Creating a Cool Vibe
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-Park is Busy Especially Friday-Sunday
-I Can't Promise People Won't be in the Background of Your Images, Especially Any Fountian Images
-For Anyone Who is Super Shy There is Not a Ton of Privacy When Getting Those Fountian Photos
This Location is Perfect For:
-Almost Everyone!!!!!
-Those Who Can't Walk Too Far or in a Wheelchair
-People Who Want a Mix of Everything Savannah has to Offer in One Session
Forsyth Park
Savannah Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
Forsyth Park Spans 30 Acres Making it Savannah’s largest Public Park! There are Many Beautiful Backdrops in This Park Including the Large Beautifully Romantic Fountain, the Old Fort Fragrant Garden, the Historic Buildings Along the Streets Surrounding the Park & the Sidewalks Lined with Live Oak Trees Dripping in Spanish Moss.
This Park Has So Much to Offer!
Benefits of This Location:
-Public Bathrooms
-Ample Parking Including Handicap Parking
-Trolly Drop Off & Pick Up Location
-Restaurants In & Around the Park
-The Parks Beauty Allows for Versatility in Your Images with Little Walking
-Some Areas of Privacy
-Sidewalks & Lots of Benches
-Local Musicians are Often Playing Creating a Cool Vibe
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-Park is Busy Especially on Fridays Saturdays & Sundays
-I Can't Promise People Won't be in the Background of Your Images, Especially
Any Fountian Images
-For Anyone Who is Super Shy There is Not a Ton of Privacy Especially When
Getting Fountian Photos
This Location is Perfect For:
-Almost Everyone!!!!!
-Those Who Can't Walk Too Far or in a Wheelchair
-People Who Want a Mix of Everything Savannah has to Offer in One Session
Historic Squares
Savannah Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
The Savannah Historic District Has Twenty-Two Beautiful Squares. They are Located at Street Intersections & Are About 200 Feet Long & Wide. They Literally Are Squares Filled with Grass, Trees, Benches & Monuments! Each Has its Own Name & Unique Beauty. Personally, I Think These Squares are What Make the Historic Downtown So Special!
My Favorite Squares for Photo Sessions:
-Chatham Square - Barnard & Wayne St
-Monterey Square - Bull & Wayne St
-Orleans Square - Barnard & W. McDonough St
-Pulaski Square - Barnard & W. Macon St
Benefits of These Locations:
-Quieter
-More Privacy
-Sidewalks & Benches
-Great for Walking Photos
-Historic Urban Vibes
-Beautiful Nature & Architecture
-Chatham, Pulaski, & Orleans Squares Have No Monuments
-Orleans Squares has a Beautiful Fountian
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-No Public Bathrooms
-Squares are Small
-Street Parking is Usually Available but You May Have to Walk
-Parked Cars Will Be in Some of Your Photos
-Monterey Square May Have Some More Foot Traffic Than Others
This Location is Perfect For:
-Those Who Want a Little More Privacy
-Those Who Enjoy a Walk
-People Who Want Non-Touristy Photos in Savannah
-Great for Proposal Sessions
Tybee Island
Savannah Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
The Tybee lighthouse is the Tallest and Oldest in the State of Georgia and is Still-Functioning! You can climb the Lighthouse and Visit the Museum Located There. You Can Also Visit Fort Screven a Former Military Post, Which Also Has a Museum and Lighthouse. Nearby and Just Before Tybee You Can Visit Fort Pulaski National Monument. Tybee Also Has a Marine Center You Can Explore. But of Course the Reason to Come is for the Beach! There is Several Beach Access Points Along the Island. Some of the Most Visited are Mid Beach and the Beach Pier.
My Favorite Spots for Photo Sessions:
-Tybee Beach Point
-North Beach
-Beach Access on 2nd Ave
Benefits of These Locations:
-Al Tybee Beach Locations Will Be On The Beach Near The Water
- I Try To Choose Quieter Areas
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-No Public Bathrooms At Photo Locations
-These Are Public Beaches So People Will Be Around
-I Mainly Shoot Early Morning At Tybee
-You Need To Pay For Parking On The Island Here Is A Link To Parking Information
This Location is Perfect For:
-Those Who Are Staying On Tybee Island
-Those Who Enjoy The Beach
-People Who Want Non-Touristy Photos in Savannah
Historic Wormsloe Site
Savannah Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
This is a Highly Requested Photo Location. This Location is Famous for the Gorgeous Oak Lined Avenue. This Site is 882 Acres & Home to the Oldest Ruins in Savannah. Wormsloe was a Plantation Established by Noble Jones One of Georgia's Founders. The State of Georgia Acquired Most of the Wormsloe Property in 1973 & Then Turned it Into a State Historic Site in 1979. Today There is a Small Museum, Gift Shop, Walking Trails & Picnic Tables for Visitors to Enjoy.
Benefits of This Location:
-Bathrooms
-Ample Parking
-Breathtaking Magical View
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-A Vehicle is Required to Get to the Photo Location
-Having Your Own Vehicle is Preferred
-The Oak Avenue is a Real Working Road
We Will Need to Wait for Traffic in Order to Photograph & We Will Be In & Out of
the Avenue Several Times
-No Paved Areas - Photos Will All Be Done on Dirt & Grass
-I Can't Promise Cars Won't be in the Background of a Few of Your Images
-Site is Normally Too Busy for Photos on Saturdays
-Site is Only Open 9:00am - 4:30pm
-Admission Fees Are Required
All Sessions Include Complimentary Admission for Two Adults - You Wouldn't Be
Charged Admission Fees Unless Your Group is Larger Than Two People
-Wormsloe is Implementing New System & Entrance Starting Late July /Mid August of 2023. I am in Close Contact with the Staff & will Notify You of Any Changes.
This Location is Perfect For:
-Romantic Images
-Nature Filled Images
-Those Who Want an Iconic Backdrop
-Bucket List Visit for Many
Downtown Statesboro Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
Statesboro is a Small College City with a Cute Downtown. It is Home to Georgia Southern University & Known as Home of the Eagles. The Downtown has Been Featured in a Few Movies Including the 1995 Movie 'Now & Then" & The City was the Inspiration for the Song 'Statesboro Blues' Written by Blind Willie McTell & Covered by the Allman Brothers Band.
Benefits of This Location:
-Ample Free Parking
-Sidewalks are Not Busy
-Good Coffee & Food Nearby
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-No Public Bathrooms
-Not A Lot of Nature or Greenery
-I Can't Promise Cars Won't be in the Background of Your Images
This Location is Perfect For:
-Senior Sessions
-Those Looking for Urban Vibe
-Those Looking for a Small Town Feel in Images
Botanical Garden
Statesboro Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
Statesboro's Botantical Garden is Part of Georgia Southern University. It Originally was the Farmstead of Dan and Catharine Bland. It is Now 11 Acres of Beautifully Landscaped Garden Areas & Trails. This Location is a Popular Local Wedding Venue.
Benefits of This Location:
-Ample Free Parking
-Clean Bathrooms
-Not Super Busy
-Areas of Privacy
-Some Covered Spots in Case of Rain
-Plenty of Benches
-Sidewalks & Grassy Areas
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-Photo Sessions are Unavailable on Saturdays & Sundays
-Garden is Only Open 9:30am - 7:00pm
-No Large Props are Allowed on Site
-Availability Based on Venues Schedule
-Need to Reach Out to Book At Least 2 Weeks Prior to Desired Session Date
This Location is Perfect For:
-Almost Everyone
-Those Who Want a Little More Privacy
-Those Wanting a Quiet Place
-Those Who are in a Wheelchair
-Sessions Including Children
-Nature Lovers
Twin Oaks Vineyard
Statesboro Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
Statesboro's Newest Event Venue. This Venue Used to be a Winery & Recently was Purchased & Revitalized by a Local Family Who Runs the Business Today. The Property is Well Taken Care of & Offers Beautiful Large Field Views, Muscadine Grapevines, Two Large Oak Trees & a Patio Area with Swing Benches & a Pergola
Benefits of This Location:
-Ample Free Parking
-Clean Bathrooms
-Not Busy
-Privacy
-Covered Spots in Case of Rain
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-Availability Based on Venues Schedule
-Need to Reach Out to Book At Least 2 Weeks Prior to Desired Session Date
-Venue is Located on a Dirt Road
-A Walk Through Grass or a Ride in a Farm Utility Vehicle May be Required to Get to Areas of this Photo Location
-A Family Lives on Site
This Location is Perfect For:
-Those Wanting Privacy
-Those Wanting a Quiet Place
-Sessions Including Children
-Nature Lovers
-Those Looking for A Country Feel or Vibe in Images
George L Smith State Park
Twin City Georgia
Fun Facts About This Location:
Probably Most Famous for its 1880 Gristmill, Saw Mill, Dam & Covered Bridge Combo. This Lakeside State Park Offers Camping, Boating & Cottage & Event Rentals. It has Several Miles of Walking & Biking Trails & Offers Kayak Tours Through a Local Guide.
Benefits of This Location:
-Ample Parking
-Public Bathrooms
-Areas of Privacy
-Water Views
Things You Should Know About This Location:
-Day Parking Pass is Required
All Sessions Include One Complimentary Parking Pass - You Wouldn't Be Charged for
a Parking Pass Unless Your Group Requires More Than One Vehicle
-Walking May be Required to Get to Photo Location
-Alligators May be Present
This Location is Perfect For:
-Those Wanting Privacy
-Those Wanting a Quiet Place
-Nature Lovers
-Water Lovers